Saasin House Addictions Clinical Counsellor

 Job Category: Fulltime, 1 yr Fixed term 

Department/Group: Health and Community Services Department #: 705 

Location: Tofino, BC Rate of pay: $75,000-$90,000 annual salary

 Reports To: Health Director 

Position Type: Salary

 Position Summary: Provides general counselling support to the Nation’s members, as well as drug and alcohol addiction counselling and assistance during rehabilitation treatments. Culture Commitment The Saasin House Addictions Clinical Counsellor upholds the culture of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations by providing services that demonstrate the worth and respect of the Nation’s members. This position strives to create a healthy and supportive community that values and recognizes huu-piits-tulth (helping one another). 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• General Counselling 
• Provide general support and counselling to the Nation’s members to assist them in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making life changes.
•  Maintain ongoing counselling services with established patients, following up on their progress and wellbeing, and revising support as needed.
• Assess the mental welfare of the patients, and if necessary, inform the RCMP of any health risks for the patient or others.
• Respond to emergency counselling needs within the community, including providing grief and crisis support to the Nation’s members.
• Act as a patient advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Build and maintain relationships with community resources, including health and wellness, social services, education, and law enforcement agencies. 
• Record case notes, maintain confidential patient records, and prepare corresponding reports. Drug & Alcohol
•  Provide continual counselling support to patients and their family members during and after treatment.
• Establish and develop appropriate treatment plans, based on patient assessments, analysis of interviews, and other diagnostic criteria.
• Review and arrange for recommended rehabilitation plans with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Assist patients in preparing to enter treatment, including completing paperwork and transporting patients to the treatment clinics. 
• Facilitate support group meetings for the Nation’s members, including Alcohol Anonymous and courtapproved Respectful Relationships (men’s group) meetings.

• Other duties as assigned 

  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. 

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma 
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a counselling or psychology program
•  Member of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors Work experience 
• 3 years experience in a counselling role
• Experience working with addiction Knowledge, skills, abilities, and attributes
• Knowledge of Human and group behaviour, counselling or therapy practices, rehabilitation, addiction principles 

Skills and abilities: 

• Verbal and written communication skills, conflict resolution, time management, interpersonal skills, networking
• Attributes: o Confidentiality, professional conduct, sound judgement, tactful and respectful, diplomacy, empathy, sympathy, customer-oriented, trust, integrity Additional assets
• Preference for a qualified Aboriginal candidate Working Environment: Work Conditions
• Works in an office setting, primarily in a stationary position for most of the day. 
• May be required to travel off-site to private residences and public third-party establishments 
• May be required to respond to emergency situations, regardless of time of day
• Exposed to high-stress and highly sensitive situations, where volatile public may be involved. Physical requirements 
• Must be able to remain stationary for prolonged periods of time. 
• Must be able to be mobile and visit off-site locations that can only be accessed by stairs or rough, uneven ground. 
• Travel requirements Required to travel by car or boat. Applications will be accepted until position filled. Submit your resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet these qualifications to: Lis Kingsley, Human Resources Manager Email: jobs@tla-o-qui-aht.org or drop at the office in a sealed envelope at #1119-A Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino